Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Labelled as Article 9 under the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), the fund is targeting fixed income and other similar securities issued by emerging markets-based companies that are contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Chris Hall

MARCH 23, 2023

“This means that [energy renovations in buildings] is not yet classified as wholly sustainable and – as stated by both the European Commission and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) – cannot be included in Article 9 funds [under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) ],” she said.

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Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Stiell flagged the investment opportunities arising from extreme need – but observed that Africa’s “epidemic of underinvestment” could only be reversed by progress at COP29 on climate finance , Article 6 carbon markets , and the Loss and Damage Fund. Is now the right time for investors to quit a fading industry ?

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Chris Hall

APRIL 5, 2022

C of global warming, 50% of all existing buildings need to be net zero by 2040, increasing to 85% by 2050, according to the International Energy Agency. Do they divest so the poorly performing assets are no longer on their books? In order for the real estate sector to decarbonise in line with 1.5°C Hunziker said. .

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 25, 2021

A 2050 net-zero vision may be an inspiration, but it is not a plan. For example, in the oil and gas sector, investors can assess progress and pace toward net-zero by monitoring companies’ methane emissions, flaring intensity, capital expenditures, lobbying and governance. Sponsored Article. Contributors.

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Chris Hall

MAY 5, 2023

Despite many pension funds declaring their frustration at laggardly transition planning in the sector, as engagement yields limited results, divestment still seems to be the hardest word. One contented customer commented under an article in The Times on Shell’s latest windfall profits: “ Well done to both BP and Shell.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 12, 2023

Large institutional investors have taken divergent approaches to managing the climate risks in their portfolios, with some pension funds divesting fossil fuel holdings. Meanwhile, many have opted to retain their stakes and influence in other carbon-intensive firms as their net zero transition plans evolve.

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Corporate Knights

DECEMBER 20, 2024

All of this work to support divestment from extractive investments, and investments into community, ultimately has positive implications for climate, as well, said Collins-Swartz. Harris said Propolis is foregrounding energy efficiency and renewability by building net-zero housing, in partnership with local construction company NexBuild.

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Corporate Knights

AUGUST 13, 2024

From 2021 to May this year, 22 investors, including banks and pension funds, have divested from JBS or its subsidiaries, citing its links to biodiversity loss and governance issues, according to the Financial Exclusion Tracker project. This article was originally published by Global Witness. JBS is widely regarded as an ESG pariah.

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Buffeted by critics on both sides, finance sector alliances may need to refresh their tactics to progress toward net zero goals in 2023. This time last year BP was in receipt of numerous plaudits for accelerating its net zero transition plans.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 11, 2023

BNEF expects a larger jump in 2023 thanks to even more generous tax credits for carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) included in the US Inflation Reduction Act, and an acceleration in net-zero transitions by European companies. The divestment movement will wane. Wed, 01/11/2023 - 14:05. Type of Content.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 25, 2022

Speaking at the time the reporting requirements were announced, Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Hands said: “If the UK is to meet our ambitious net zero commitments by 2050, we need our thriving financial system, including our largest businesses and investors, to put climate change at the heart of their activities and decision making.”.

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

There is also the delicate matter of future nature-based land-use and food production conflicts facing investors and soft commodity-driven deforestation, representing other potential clouds on their net zero commitments. And then start the difficult discussions necessary to explore those social and environmental downsides.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

As is their wont, many companies used the occasion to proclaim updated commitments — the buzzword du la semaine was "net-zero" with Walmart declaring a zero-emissions target by 2040 along with a big clean fleet promise and a pledge to "protect, manage or restore" at least 50 million acres of land and 1 million square miles of ocean by 2030.

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